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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    We try and keep them in stock.. They are working out well.. $500 Tires and Tubes. Sorry, Desser had a price increase... $550.00 Tires and Tubes
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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    I got mine from Kitfox, aka John & Debby McBean when I did my conversion to a Tail Dragger.
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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    Hello everybody,

    I have a kitfoxIII with 8" Douglas ATV tires and Matco brakes.
    I've been told those 27" dessers tires would fit on my rims and even I could improve the braking with double caliper kit from

    My question/concern is about the axles. I use the bungee gear with standard 3/4 axles, do you thing they will be strong enought for this bigger wheel? Any of you is using big tires with those axles? Any other problems I am not considering If I go for those 27" tires?

    Jorge

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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    I can say from personal experience that the 22" smoothies are very robust and can take a lot of abuse. They have stood up very well to my bounces. If the 27's are anything like the 22's then they'll be awesome.

    I love my 22" Dessers. Love is a strong term and I stand by that!
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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    Any updates from guys using these tires? I am interested in both the 22" (8.50 smooth) and the 27". Currently have 29" AkBushwheels but am wanting to reduce my EW and be able to gain a bit of speed along with more asphault friendly. The cost of the Airstreaks at just under $3K, every landing has a dollar amount with the bit of rubber scrapped off everytime I touch anything other than grass.

    Maybe I'll start another thread.

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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    Over 500 hours on a set of 850 Desser smoothies. 90% grass ops. Very little wear on the outside edges only. I'm flying a Model 7SS Rotax 912 with Airmaster prop. These tires will allow a 139mph cruise (demonstrated this yesterday with 2 people and full fuel). Two days ago I flew a 3.1 hour round trip through the Columbia Gorge averaging 115mph with a burn of just a little over 3 GPH! A little off the subject of tires but I had to mention it. Incidentally, I've installed a Hacman mixture control as well. I wouldn't change a thing.

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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    Here's the 850's. First time in snow.
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    Dessers over the Cascade Range. Can you see the small building on the peak below?
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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    Floog, That is awesome numbers! Just the kind of reply I am looking for.

    Question, the Airmaster, are thos WhirlWind blades? I have a couple of WhirlWind props but the ground adjustable type.

    I am seriously thinking of selling my 172 and a few other things I have laying around and getting either a RANS S-20 or the Kitfox SS7. I really do like both planes with the big advantage I see, is the ability to fold the wings on KF.

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    Default Re: Desser Smooth Tundra Tire

    Those are Whirlwind blades. Another thing I like about the KitFox is the side by side seats. Can be warmer in the winter...

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